Spotlight Blog

On our minds, at the checkout and in the news. Read all about our journey with Debut.

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Budgeting is Easy with Debut

Learn how to set budgets by category and effortlessly track your spending in Debut.

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Why inclusive banking matters

Debut is banking shaped by you so that everyone can succeed. Find out why we're creating this bank for all audiences.

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A Big Debut Progress Update

We've been very busy behind the scenes and want to share an update on how Debut is coming along.

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What is fair banking?

What is fair banking? We asked everyday Kiwis and here's what they said.

Credit Cards: Good or Bad?

Are they awesome or best avoided? What are the pros and cons of credit cards? Is it possible to do credit cards better?

The Hidden Cost of Saving Money

Are you potentially missing out on hundreds of dollars in annual interest from your bank? It turns out, a lot of Kiwis are.

Taking Down the Scammers

We dive into New Zealand's fraud and security problem and look at some of the latest cybersecurity measures we're building into Debut.